Meaning of Rector | Babel Free
ˈɹɛktɚDefinitions
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A surname from German. countable
- A surname from German
- In the Anglican Church, a cleric in charge of a parish and who owns the tithes of it.
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A placename, from the surname: countable, uncountable
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A city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. countable, uncountable
- A placename, from the surname: A city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. A ghost town in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. An unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
- In the Roman Catholic Church, a cleric with managerial as well as spiritual responsibility for a church or other institution.
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A ghost town in Shannon County, Missouri, United States. countable, uncountable
- A city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States
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A priest or bishop in the Orthodox Church who is in charge of a parish or in an administrative leadership position in a theological seminary or academy. uncommon
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An unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. countable, uncountable
- A ghost town in Shannon County, Missouri, United States
- In a Protestant church, a pastor in charge of a church with administrative and pastoral leadership combined.
- An unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
- A headmaster or headmistress in various educational institutions, e.g., a university.
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An official in Scottish universities who heads the university court and is elected by and represents the student body. Scotland
Equivalents
Examples
“It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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